Leadership Talk with Prof. T.G. Sitharam

30th January 2023

Innovation Ambassadors along with the final year students of Dronacharya Group of Institutions, Greater Noida attended the virtual “Leadership Talk with Prof. T. G. Sitharam. ( Chairman, AICTE)” on 30^th January, 2023. The session was organized by Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell.

Dr. Abhay Jere (Chief Innovation Officer, MoE) initiated the session by welcoming Prof. T. G. Sitharam.

Prof. T. G. Sitharam said “Research” is very critical for the success of HEIs as well as for the country’s growth. He cited the vision of PM Shri Narendra Modi for a self-sufficient (Atma Nirbhar) country by 2047. Research and innovation activities play a vital role towards the mission. He said, innovation is started by way of establishing IIC in institutions, but now there is a need for carrying research work also. He also assured that AICTE would focus upon finance availability to the HEIs. For promoting research activities in the HEIs, funds also needs to be pumped in the education system. He also highlighted, the mindset of the students prevailing in the current times and urged for broadening of the thinking capabilities to critical thinking.  He said, these days’ students are more focused upon getting a B-tech degree and searching for a job, but for transformation of the country, it’s time to go for research activities.

He also quoted that innovation will lead to products, technology and problem solutions development and will help India in becoming a developed nation and start exporting. He also told about the future plan of AICTE as publishing books in different languages of the country which would help in understanding of the problem and development of ideas at a much faster rate.

In the last, Prof. T. G. Sitharam shared the Mantra for stress management by following simple steps:

• Learn what you want to learn
• Enjoy what you are doing
• Always have a goal
• Make a habit for making sincere and serious attempts
• Don’t fear for unsuccessful
• Include Yoga and Meditation in day-to-day life
• Always believe in yourself and talk about your life moments with as many people as you can and
• Perseverance is the key to success. 

It was very encouraging session for the students.